Event Decorations
All decorations and materials must be removed by the sponsoring organization/department immediately following the event. Failure to do so will result in items being discarded. The client may be billed for any damage to surfaces and/or excessive cleaning requirements.
Decorations & Theatrical Scenery Safety Guidelines
- Only use materials that are Class “A” rated or UL listed for flame retardant in decorations, theatrical scenery.
- Event Sponsors/Organizers should show documentation that certifies that the material meets this requirement, upon request.
- Decorations must not block exits or fire safety equipment.
- Keep lighting equipment (especially high intensity) and other heat sources away from decorations.
- Decorations should not be hung from overhead pipes or sprinkler heads.
- Decorations should be removed immediately after the event.
- Confer with University Support Services regarding decorations best suited for use within the facility, such as tape, staples, tacks, nails, pins, or hooks.
- Glitter, confetti, or water filled items may not be used as decorations.
- Decorations that might pose a fire hazard may not be used.
CSU Environmental Health and Safety Policies:
- Only use materials that are Class "A" rated or UL listed for flame retardant in decorations, theatrical scenery. Event Sponsors/Organizers should show documentation that certifies that the material meets this requirement, upon request.
- Decorations must not block exits or fire safety equipment.
- Keep lighting equipment (especially high intensity) and other heat sources away from decorations.
- Decorations should not be hung from overhead pipes or sprinkler heads.
- Decorations should be removed immediately after the event.
- Helium cylinders for balloons should be secure with a chain onto a cylinder cart or to a column and must be approved in advance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Risk Management (RM)
- The Event Sponsor/Organizer must make arrangements to dispose of empty cylinders. Call EHS & RM for help.